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- This invention relates to suture passing surgical instruments, and more particularly, to a surgical instrument and method for single-handedly passing suture through tissue.
- Suture is passed through tissue many ways including, for example, cannulated needles and instruments and needle passing instruments, which in general, require the use of multiple portal entry points in order to transfer the suture through tissue or require the use of additional instruments or devices to facilitate the passage of suture.
- cannulated needles and instruments and needle passing instruments which in general, require the use of multiple portal entry points in order to transfer the suture through tissue or require the use of additional instruments or devices to facilitate the passage of suture.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,935,149 it is known to place the suture at a desired site to be sutured by passing a needle attached to the suture from a first member of a suture passing forceps to a second member of the forceps.
- the suture is secured at the site by passing the needle through a suture receiving passage in an outer member of a suture securing device to position a portion of the suture therein and inserting an inner member of the suture securing device into the passage to secure the portion of the suture between the inner and outer members.
- the needle is passed through the passage by threading the needle through a suture threader disposed in the passage and pulling the threader from the passage.
- the suture threader has one end terminating in the needled suture and an opposite end terminating in a suture receiving loop.
- a surgical instrument in one general aspect of the invention, includes first and second members configured to receive tissue therebetween.
- the first member is adapted to receive suture
- the second member is coupled to the first member
- a grasper is coupled to the second member for engaging the suture received by the first member.
- Embodiments of this aspect of the invention may include one or more of the following features.
- the grasper is coupled to the second member for movement between a retracted position and a suture engaging position.
- the second member defines a slot for receiving suture from the first member, and the grasper is configured to trap suture within the slot.
- the first member is configured to move relative to the second member between an open position and a closed, tissue piercing position.
- the second member defines a passageway for receiving a portion of the first member.
- the second member defines a slot for receiving suture from the first member. The slot opens into the passageway.
- the first member includes a needle for piercing tissue.
- the needle defines an eyelet for receiving suture.
- the eyelet includes a hole.
- the eyelet includes two holes.
- the eyelet includes a cutout.
- the surgical instrument also includes a handle that controls movement of the first member.
- the handle includes an articulating handle and a stationary handle.
- the second member includes a passageway that receives a portion of the first member.
- the second member includes at least one suture slot that is disposed in a lengthwise side of the passageway. Also, the at least one suture slot opens to the passageway.
- the first member includes a jaw and a needle arm extending from a distal end of the surgical instrument.
- the needle arm is adapted to receive suture.
- the jaw defines a passageway that receives a portion of the needle arm.
- the second member defines a passageway that receives a second portion of the needle arm.
- the second member defines at least one suture slot that is disposed in a lengthwise side of the passageway and opens to the passageway. The suture grasper engages the suture and holds the suture in the at least one suture slot.
- the grasper is disposed on a portion of the second member.
- the grasper includes a hook.
- the grasper includes a wedge.
- the grasper includes a set of jaws.
- the grasper includes a U-shaped cup.
- the surgical instrument includes a trigger that controls the grasper.
- the trigger is a paddle.
- the trigger is a lever.
- the trigger is a button.
- the surgical instrument also includes a grasper guide that is disposed on a portion of the second member. The trigger moves the grasper distally under the grasper guide to engage the suture.
- a portion of the first member is serrated.
- a portion of the second member is serrated.
- a method of passing suture includes loading suture into a first member of a suture passing surgical instrument, stabilizing tissue between the first member and a second member of the surgical instrument, passing suture through tissue via the first member of the surgical instrument, holding the passed suture via a suture grasper of the surgical instrument, and removing the first member from the tissue.
- Embodiments of this aspect of the invention may include one or more of the following features. After loading suture, the surgical instrument is passed through a cannula. The method also includes removing the surgical instrument from the surgical site.
- Loading suture includes loading suture from a side of the surgical instrument. Loading suture further includes loading suture from the side of the surgical instrument on which the suture grasper is located.
- the method includes stabilizing tissue and passing suture through tissue simultaneously.
- the method includes passing suture multiple times. Passing suture multiple times includes loading suture into the first member of the suture passing surgical instrument, and passing suture through tissue via the first member of the suture passing instrument.
- FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary suture passing surgical instrument.
- FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of a distal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 in which an articulating jaw is closed.
- FIG. 3A is a side view and FIG. 3B is a perspective view of a push/pull rod for the articulating jaw of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3C is a top view of an elongated shaft of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3D is a partial cross-sectional view of a proximal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4A is a top view of a distal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 showing a suture grasper capturing the suture
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the distal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 showing the eyelet of the needle in line with the suture slots of the passageway.
- FIG. 5A is an exemplary tip of a suture capture device of the suture grasper and FIG. 5B is an exemplary arm of the suture capture device of the suture grasper of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 6A is a partial cutaway top view of a trigger portion for the suture grasper shown in an open position and FIG. 6B is a partial cutaway top view of the trigger portion for the suture grasper shown in a closed position.
- FIGS. 7A-7O illustrates use of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 8A-8H illustrate alternative configurations of a suture eyelet of a needle of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 9 shows a suture threaded through the suture eyelet of the needle of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 10 shows a suture attached to an exemplary soft tissue attachment device.
- FIG. 11 is a detailed side view of an articulating jaw of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 showing serrations.
- FIG. 12 is a detailed side view of a tissue platform of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 showing serrations.
- FIG. 13A is a side view of an alternate implementation of the suture grasper.
- FIG. 13B is a detailed view of the suture capture device of the suture grasper of FIG. 13A .
- FIG. 13C is a top view of an alternate implementation of the tissue platform provided with the suture grasper of FIG. 13A .
- FIGS. 14A-14H are top views of alternative implementations of the suture capture device of the suture grasper.
- FIG. 15A is a side view of the alternative implementation of the trigger.
- FIG. 15B is an exploded view of the trigger and a locking mechanism of FIG. 15A .
- FIG. 15C is a side view of another alternative implementation of the trigger.
- FIG. 15D is a detailed view of a locking mechanism of the trigger of FIG. 15C .
- FIGS. 16A-16E are top views of alternative implementations of push/pull rods of the suture grasper.
- FIG. 17A is a side view of an alternate implementation of the suture passing surgical instrument.
- FIG. 17B is a perspective view of the push-pull rod of the cross-sectional view of a proximal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17C is a detailed cross-sectional view of a proximal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17D is a perspective view of a needle arm of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17E is a partial cross-sectional view of a distal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17F is a perspective view of a first jaw of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17G is a perspective view of a second jaw of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIG. 17H is a view of the suture grasper push rod that can be used in the surgical instrument of FIG. 17A .
- FIGS. 18A-18E illustrate use of the surgical instrument of FIG. 17 .
- a single-handed suture passing surgical instrument 100 passes suture 101 through tissue and holds the passed suture such that the instrument can be rethreaded to pass suture through tissue multiple times.
- An operator actuates a handle 190 to close an articulating jaw 110 through which suture is threaded to pass the suture through tissue, and thereafter actuates a trigger portion 150 to advance a suture grasper 130 along a tissue platform 120 to engage the suture with the suture grasper 130 .
- the jaw 110 is then opened and the instrument 100 removed with the suture remaining in the tissue and held by the suture grasper 130 .
- the instrument 100 can be rethreaded and reinserted to the surgical site to pass suture multiple times, for instance, as with a Mason-Allen Stitch.
- Suture passing surgical instrument 100 includes an elongated shaft 140 with a distal portion 105 and a proximal portion 145 . Located at the proximal portion 145 of the elongated shaft 140 are handle 190 and trigger portion 150 . Located at the distal end 105 are articulating jaw 110 , tissue platform 120 , and suture grasper 130 .
- the articulating jaw 110 is pivotally attached to the tissue platform 120 , and movement of the articulating jaw 110 is controlled by the handle 190 .
- distal portion 105 is positioned such that when jaw 110 is closed, tissue is held between an upper surface of the articulating jaw 110 and a lower surface of the tissue platform 120 .
- the handle 190 includes an articulating handle 191 and a stationary handle 192 . As the articulating handle 191 is moved away from and towards the stationary handle 192 , the articulating jaw 110 is opened and then closed, respectively.
- the articulating handle 191 is attached to a push/pull rod 128 , which moves along a groove 140 A in the elongated shaft 140 .
- the rod 128 is attached to the articulating jaw 110 by a pivot hinge assembly 165 , described further below.
- the suture grasper 130 is controlled by the trigger portion 150 and is located on the tissue platform 120 .
- Tissue platform 120 is the distal portion of shaft 140 .
- the suture grasper 130 is designed to advance forward and hold the suture.
- the trigger portion 150 includes a trigger mechanism 139 and a rod 138 (see FIG. 5B ).
- the trigger mechanism 139 is attached to the rod 138 , which runs along the elongated shaft 140 , to control movement of the suture grasper 130 .
- the articulating jaw 110 is attached at its proximal end 119 to the tissue platform 120 by the pivot hinge assembly 165 .
- the pivot hinge assembly 165 includes two pins 166 , 168 and a hinge connector 167 .
- the hinge connector 167 is part of the jaw 110 and is attached to the tissue platform 120 by the pin 166 such that the articulating jaw 110 pivots about the pin 166 as the jaw 110 articulates.
- the rod 128 is attached to the hinge connector 167 by the pin 168 such that forward and backward motion of the rod 128 causes the jaw 110 to pivot about the pin 166 .
- the push/pull rod 128 includes two tabs 128 A, 128 B at its proximal end 129 B.
- Rod 128 is an elongated square-shaped shaft. At its distal end 129 A, rod 128 slopes away from its axis. Rod 128 includes this slope in order to articulate the jaw 110 in relation to the action of the handle 190 .
- the rod 128 reciprocates within groove 140 A in the instrument shaft 140 as the articulating handle 191 is moved away from and then towards the stationary handle 192 to open and close the articulating jaw 110 .
- the instrument shaft 140 also includes a limiting groove 140 B in which tab 128 A is located.
- the axial movement of tab 128 A in limiting groove 140 B limits movement of the rod 128 in the axial direction because axial movement of tab 128 A within the groove 140 B is constrained by the proximal and distal sides of groove 140 B.
- the articulating handle 191 defines a handle slot 140 C in which tab 128 B is located providing coupling between the rod 128 and the articulating handle 191 such that as the handle 191 is moved, the rod 128 moves to actuate jaw 110 .
- the articulating jaw 110 includes a needle 115 .
- the needle 115 is sickle-shaped with a sharp point 113 and is formed of hardened stainless steel or similar material.
- the needle 115 is formed integral to the articulating jaw 110 and extends from the articulating jaw 110 toward the tissue platform 120 .
- Needle 115 includes a suture eyelet 111 disposed proximate to the tip 113 of the needle 115 .
- the needle 115 is sized such that when the articulating jaw 110 is closed, the instrument can fit within a predetermined sized cannula. Thus, the length of the needle 115 varies with different sized cannulas.
- the tissue platform 120 has an U-shaped end 122 C defining a passageway 122 .
- the passageway 122 includes two suture slots 121 X, 121 Y.
- the suture slots 121 X, 121 Y are positioned such that when the needle passes through passageway 122 , the needle eyelet 111 is aligned with the slots when the portion of the needle defining the eyelet is within the passageway 122 to consistently place the suture 101 that is threaded through the eyelet in the suture slots 121 X, 121 Y (see FIG. 4B ).
- the suture rests in one of the suture slots 121 X, 121 Y after the needle 115 has passed through the tissue.
- the slots 121 X, 121 Y are provided in each of the lengthwise sides 122 A, 122 B of the passageway 122 .
- Suture grasper 130 acts to move the suture away from the needle 115 and holds the suture, for example, in slot 121 X against surface 121 A. Additionally, as the suture grasper 130 holds the suture against the wall 121 a of the suture slot 121 , the suture grasper 130 also closes the opening in side 122 A to capture the suture in the suture slot 121 X, as explained in more detail below.
- the suture grasper 130 is located on the tissue platform 120 and is attached to rod 138 .
- the suture grasper 130 includes a suture capture device 132 in the form of an arm 133 with an U-shaped tip 134 .
- the suture grasper 130 is shown to one side of the passageway 122 (the left side as viewed in FIG. 4A ). However, the suture grasper 130 can be located on either side, e.g., right or left, of the passageway 122 .
- the suture is threaded through the eyelet 111 from the same side on which the suture grasper 130 is located.
- Rod 138 is formed as a pair of parallel rods 138 A, 138 B that terminate at their proximal end at a spring plate 137 A.
- the suture grasper 130 is activated by the trigger portion 150 to capture and hold the suture.
- the arm 133 of the suture capture device 132 of the suture grasper 130 advances forward to hold the suture in the U-shaped tip 134 against the distal wall 121 A of suture slot 121 X ( FIG. 4A ).
- the tissue platform 120 includes a grasper guide 170 under which the suture grasper 130 moves.
- the grasper guide 170 for example, is formed like a bridge such that as the suture grasper 130 moves forward to hold the suture in suture slot 121 X, the suture grasper 130 follows a direct path towards the distal end 105 of the instrument 100 .
- the tip 113 of the needle 115 on the articulating jaw 110 passes through the passageway 122 when the articulating jaw 110 is closed.
- the passageway 122 is slightly wider than the needle 115 .
- the needle 115 pivots about pin 166 along an arc 110 a (see FIG. 2 ).
- the needle 115 is shaped with an arch, which corresponds to the radius of the arc 110 a .
- the arch of the needle 115 limits possible tearing of the tissue as the needle passes through the tissue.
- the trigger portion 150 for moving the suture grasper 130 includes the trigger mechanism 139 , for example, shaped like a paddle, and the push/pull rod 138 .
- the trigger mechanism 139 rotates about an axis X.
- the trigger mechanism 139 is attached to the push/pull rod 138 that ends in the U-shaped suture capture device 132 .
- the trigger portion 150 also includes a rigid pin 139 A that follows a J-shaped groove 139 B in the trigger mechanism 139 and a spring 137 .
- the suture grasper 130 In its resting position, the suture grasper 130 is in an open, locked position with pin 139 A located in the hook side 139 B 1 of the J-shaped groove 139 B, as shown in FIG. 6A .
- the trigger mechanism 139 is rotated counter-clockwise (looking from the proximal end 190 down the shaft 140 ) to move the pin 139 A from the hook side 139 B 1 of the J-shaped groove 139 B to the long side 139 B 2 of the J-groove 139 B, as shown in FIG. 6B .
- the movement of the pin 139 A within the groove 139 B forces the push/pull rod 138 forward and the trigger mechanism 139 proximally and then distally against the spring 137 .
- the forward movement of the suture grasper 130 is created as the spring 137 moves forward against a spring plate 137 A and back against a spring brake or spring plate 137 B.
- the trigger mechanism 139 A is rotated clockwise, e.g., moved from the long side 139 B 2 of the J-shaped groove 139 B back to the hook side 139 B 1 of the J-shaped groove 139 B.
- an operator uses the suture passing surgical instrument as follows. As shown in FIGS. 7A (top view) and 7 B (side view), an operator opens the articulating jaw 110 , i.e., articulating the jaw 110 away from tissue platform 120 , by moving handle 190 and loads suture into the suture eyelet 111 of the needle 15 . As shown in FIG. 7C (top view), the operator moves handle 190 to close articulating jaw 110 to hold the suture in the eyelet 111 .
- FIG. 7D side view
- the operator passes the instrument 100 down a cannula to the surgical site.
- FIG. 7E side view
- the operator moves handle 190 to open articulating jaw 110 to place the needle 115 under the targeted tissue.
- FIGS. 7F side view
- 7 G top view
- the operator moves handle 190 to close articulated jaw 110 to capture the targeted tissue between the jaw 110 and the tissue platform 120 .
- the needle 115 on the articulating jaw 110 pierces the tissue as the tissue is grasped between the tissue platform 120 and the articulating jaw 110 , carrying the suture through the tissue.
- FIGS. 7H (side view) and 7 I (top view) the operator moves trigger portion 150 to advance suture grasper 130 forward to hold suture in the suture slot 121 Y.
- FIGS. 7J (side view) and 7 K (top view) the suture passed through the tissue is trapped on the proximal side of the tissue.
- FIGS. 7L (side view) and 7 M (top view) the operator moves handle 190 to open articulating jaw 110 to release the tissue.
- the suture grasper 130 holds the suture against wall 121 A of suture slot 121 X.
- the free end of the suture slides out of eyelet 111 of needle 115 .
- FIGS. 7N (side view) and 7 O (top view) the free end 101 A of the suture 101 (the end that was threaded through the eyelet 111 ) remains above the tissue platform 120 .
- the other end of the suture is located in suture slot 121 X and passes through the tissue.
- the operator moves handle 190 to close jaw 110 to withdraw instrument 100 through the cannula (not shown).
- the instrument may be rethreaded and reinserted through the cannula to the surgical site in order to pass suture multiple times. For instance, where most tendon tissue are fibrous bundles, a repair that can be less prone to tearing along the fibrous bundle structure can be possible when the suture is secured perpendicular to the bundle cord with multiple passes of the suture. By passing suture through a different tissue bundle, the suture/tendon interface can be improved.
- the suture eyelet disposed proximate to the tip of the needle can have a variety of shapes and/or orientations.
- FIG. 8A shows a rounded hole 211 as the suture eyelet
- FIG. 8B shows an oval or oblong hole 311 as the suture eyelet.
- there can be more than one hole 411 as shown in FIG. 8C .
- the suture eyelet can be a cutout in the side of the needle proximate to the tip.
- FIGS. 8A-8H the suture eyelet disposed proximate to the tip of the needle can have a variety of shapes and/or orientations.
- FIG. 8A shows a rounded hole 211 as the suture eyelet
- FIG. 8B shows an oval or oblong hole 311 as the suture eyelet.
- there can be more than one hole 411 as shown in FIG. 8C .
- the suture eyelet can be a cutout in the side of the needle proximate to the tip.
- FIGS. 8D and 8E show cutouts 511 , 611 that extend into the needle, toward the jaw 110 .
- FIG. 8F shows a cutout 711 disposed below the tip 713 of the needle 715 that extends in both toward the tip 713 and toward the jaw 110 .
- the eyelet can be located on the rounded side of the needle, as shown in FIGS. 8G and 8H (e.g., cutouts 811 , 911 ).
- the various positions and shapes of the suture eyelets affect a surgeon's ability to load/unload suture, to penetrate tissue, and to minimize procedure length.
- the suture may be threaded through the rounded hole or closed eyelet type of suture eyelets, as shown, for example, in FIG. 9 .
- the closed eyelet type of suture needle penetrates tissue more easily and accurately.
- the double eyelet needle shown in FIG. 8C may be used to pass two sutures simultaneously to form a mattress stitch with one pass and hence, reduce surgical time.
- the cutout-type of suture eyelet the suture is easier to load/unload, but tissue is more difficult to penetrate.
- suture is loaded on the same side that the suture grasper is located.
- the various embodiments discussed can include “free” suture or suture attached to a soft tissue attachment device.
- the “free” suture suture not attached to an external device
- the suture eyelet 111 of the needle 115 The ability to use “free” suture with the suture passing surgical instrument provides a surgeon with the flexibility to use intricate weaving (suture) patterns without the demand of visualizing each suture transfer.
- suture is attached to a soft tissue attachment device, e.g., an anchor, prior to being threaded through the suture eyelet 111 .
- the surface 117 of the horizontal portion of the articulating jaw 110 (the surface facing the tissue platform 120 ) includes serrations 124 (see also FIG. 2 ).
- the serrations 124 for example, are “V” shaped and provide an increased surface area against which to hold the tissue.
- the shape, number, and length of the serrations 124 can, for instance, vary.
- the serrations 124 can be, for example, grooves, ribs, or ridges.
- the surface 117 is smooth, i.e., without serrations, as shown in FIGS. 8A-8H .
- the surface 127 of the tissue platform 120 (the surface that faces the articulating jaw 110 ) includes serrations 123 (see also FIG. 2 ).
- the serrations 123 of the tissue platform 120 are, for instance, V-shaped and provide a larger surface against which to hold the tissue after the needle 115 has penetrated the tissue.
- the shape, number and length of the serrations 123 can vary.
- the serrations 123 can be grooves, ribs, or ridges. A surgeon may want to move the tissue after it has been grabbed to ensure that the tissue will reach the attachment site. Or, if the detached tissue creates adhesions to other tissue surfaces, by pulling on the held tissue, the surgeon can determine if it is necessary to release or cut those adhesions free.
- an alternative implementation of the suture grasper 230 includes a suture capture device 232 having two opposing jaws 233 , 234 that, when advanced forward, flex outward to open around the suture and then spring shut to enclose the suture between the two jaws 233 , 234 .
- the suture grasper 230 is moved forward by activation of a push-pull rod 238 by an alternative implementation of the trigger mechanism 339 , a thumb push plate.
- the opposing jaws 233 , 234 of the suture grasper 230 initially contact an expansion pin 280 , which causes the jaws 233 , 234 to open.
- the jaws 233 , 234 of the suture capture device 232 include a plurality of grasping teeth 233 a , 234 a on their facing surfaces for holding the suture.
- the suture grasper 230 continues to move forward until the expansion pin 280 enters the expansion pin release slot 285 , at which point the opposing jaws 233 , 234 of the grasper 230 close on the suture.
- a grasper guide 270 provides directional guidance for the suture grasper 230 as the grasper moves forward along shaft 140 to capture the suture from the needle (not shown).
- the grasper guide 270 is a raised structure, e.g., a bridge, under which the suture grasper 230 moves.
- the expansion pin 280 is located between the grasper guide 270 and the tissue platform 120 .
- a suture capture device include, for example, a hook or pick that advances forward or moves backward, pushes the suture away from the needle, and captures the suture.
- the hook may be a forward-moving hook 332 , as shown in FIG. 14A ; a backward-moving hook 432 , 632 , as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14D ; a forward-moving wedge 532 , 732 , as shown in FIGS. 14C and 14E ; or a forward- or backward-moving hook 1032 , as shown in FIG. 14H .
- FIGS. 14H Alternatively, as shown in FIGS.
- the cup-shape of the suture capture device can have sides of different lengths ( FIG. 14F ) 832 or a flat base of the cup ( FIG. 14G ) 932 .
- FIGS. 14D-14H the suture capture device alternatives are shown located on the left side of the tissue platform.
- the suture capture device can be located on the right side of the tissue platform, for example, as in FIGS. 14A-14C , if the suture were loaded from a different direction.
- the trigger portion 250 includes a trigger mechanism 239 , which is a hinged lever 239 attached to a push-pull rod 238 that ends in, e.g., one of the suture capture devices of FIGS. 14A-14H .
- a locking mechanism 236 such as a spring or ratchet-type lock is used to hold the suture capture device, e.g., suture pick or hook, in a retracted position and to retain the suture capture device in a suture holding position.
- the lever 239 is pulled towards the handle 190 by the surgeon's finger. This action advances the push/pull rod 238 forward.
- the suture capture device then captures the suture from the needle and holds it in the suture slot.
- the locking mechanism acts to hold the suture capture device in its suture holding position.
- the lever 239 is actuated again to advance the push/pull rod 238 and release the suture.
- the trigger portion 350 includes a trigger mechanism 339 in the form of a button 339 , and a push rod 338 .
- the thumb-operated button 339 activates the push rod 338 , which moves the suture grasper 130 in a forward direction to capture the suture with the suture capture device, e.g., suture capture device 232 , after the articulating jaw 110 is closed and the suture needle 115 has penetrated the tissue.
- the button 339 is attached to the push rod 338 and the push rod 338 runs through a single or a series of rings 335 that direct the suture grasper 130 forward to grasp the suture.
- the articulating jaw 110 is then opened and removed from the tissue.
- a locking mechanism 336 for the suture grasper 130 is provided to secure the suture grasper 130 in position once the suture grasper 130 has been activated to hold the suture in the suture slot 121 .
- the locking mechanism can be a spring type mechanism that holds the suture capture device in a retracted position and retains the suture capture device in a suture holding position.
- the locking mechanism includes a plurality of teeth 336 A that mate with a latch 336 B, for example, within ring 335 (see FIG. 15D ) or on the instrument handle 190 (not shown), in order to lock the suture grasper 130 in place.
- button 339 is pushed away from the handle 190 to separate teeth 336 A and latch 336 B.
- the push/pull rod of the suture grasper include, for example, a dual split rod configuration 438 or a single rod configuration 538 , 638 , 738 , 838 .
- the rod can have locking teeth 736 , 836 , as shown, for example, in FIGS. 16D and 16E .
- the rod is attached at its proximal end to a thumb-plate, for example, the button 339 of FIG. 15B or an articulating lever, for example, lever 239 of FIG. 15A .
- an alternate implementation of a suture passing surgical instrument 1700 includes an elongated shaft 1740 with a distal portion 1705 and a proximal portion 1745 .
- a handle 1790 At the proximal end of the elongated shaft, there is a handle 1790 , a control arm 1712 , and a trigger portion 1750 .
- a set of jaws 1718 , 1720 At the distal end, there is a set of jaws 1718 , 1720 , a suture grasper 1730 , and a moveable needle arm 1710 .
- the jaw 1718 is controlled by the handle 1790 and attached to the elongated shaft 1740 by a pivot hinge assembly 1765 , as described above in relation to articulating jaw 110 .
- the needle arm 1710 is attached to a push/pull rod 1712 A and includes a needle 1715 at its distal end.
- the push/pull rod 1712 A runs along the elongated shaft 1740 and is actuated by a lever 1712 attached to the handle 1790 . The surgeon activates the lever 1712 with his finger to move the needle arm 1710 forward and backward.
- the suture grasper 1730 is controlled by the trigger portion 1750 and disposed on jaw 1720 , which is similar to the tissue platform 120 described above.
- the trigger portion 1750 includes a trigger mechanism 1739 , e.g., a thumb-operated button, and a rod 1738 .
- the thumb-operated button 1739 is attached to the rod 1738 , which runs along the elongated shaft 1740 to control the movement of the suture grasper 1730 , as described above.
- the trigger portion 1750 permits the surgeon to control when the surgeon captures the suture from the needle 1715 , after the needle 1715 and the suture have been passed through the tissue and are exposed above the jaw 1720 . As described above, the surgeon activates the button 1739 with his thumb to move the suture grasper 1730 forward to grasp the suture.
- the trigger portion may have similar alternatives and variations as previously described.
- the push/pull rod 1728 includes two tabs 1728 A, 1728 B at its proximal end and moves along a groove 1740 A of the instrument shaft 1740 , as described above.
- the needle 1715 on the needle arm 1710 is shaped like a tapered rectangle that ends in a sharp tip 1713 .
- the needle 1715 is formed of nitinol, hardened stainless steel, or similar materials.
- the needle 1715 optionally is formed integral to the needle arm 1710 or separately and then rigidly attached (i.e., welded or mounted) to the needle arm 1710 .
- the needle 1715 initially extends from the needle arm 1710 , which is parallel to the pair of jaws 1718 , 1720 , and has a suture eyelet 1711 disposed therein. Needle arm 1710 is attached to push/pull rod 1712 A at pivot 1710 A. The suture eyelet 1711 is disposed proximate to the tip 1713 of the needle 1715 . As described above, the suture eyelet 1711 can, for example, open to the front or side of the needle and have various alternative shapes.
- An operator moves the needle arm 1710 to articulate away from the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 in order for suture to be threaded onto the needle 1715 .
- a “free” suture (not attached to anything) or suture attached to a soft tissue attachment device, e.g., an anchor is threaded through the suture eyelet 1711 of the needle 1715 .
- the ability to use “free” suture with the suture passing surgical instrument provides a surgeon with the flexibility to use intricate weaving (suture) patterns without the demand of visualizing each suture transfer.
- an operator moves lever 1712 to return the needle arm 1710 parallel to the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 .
- Movement of the push/pull rod 1712 A distally causes the needle arm 1710 to move distally until tip 1713 of needle 1715 contacts deflector 1718 A of jaw 1718 .
- Contact with deflector 1718 A by needle 1715 causes needle 1715 to pivot towards jaw 1720 about pivot 1715 A such that needle 1715 passes through passageway 1722 B of jaw 1718 and passageway 1722 A of jaw 1720 .
- the surface 1729 of the jaw 1720 (the surface that faces the jaw 1718 ) and the surface 1717 of the horizontal portion of the jaw 1718 (the surface facing the jaw 1720 ) can be smooth and/or serrated.
- the serrations 1723 , 1724 can vary in shape, number, and length, as described above.
- the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 (shown in these figures without grooves for clarity) includes passageways 1722 A, 1722 B through which the needle 1715 of the needle arm 1710 passes.
- Each passageway 1722 A, 1722 B is slightly wider than the needle 1715 .
- the passageway 1722 A of the jaw 1720 includes two suture slots or grooves 1721 X, 1721 Y in which the suture rests after the needle 1715 has passed through the tissue.
- the grooves 1721 X, 1721 Y are provided in each lengthwise side 1722 A 1 , 1722 A 2 of the passageway 1722 A.
- the suture capture device 1732 moves the suture away from the needle 1715 and holds the suture for example in the suture slot 1721 X against surface 1721 A as described above.
- Jaw 1718 includes passageway 1722 B, which is defined by a central rectangular cutout.
- the Jaw 1718 can have similar grooves, as described above in relation to jaw 1720 .
- Jaw 1720 includes a U-shaped end 1720 A defining passageway 1722 A.
- a grasper guide 1770 is located on the jaw 1720 .
- suture grasper 1730 is disposed on jaw 1720 and has similar alternatives as those described above.
- an operator uses the suture passing surgical instrument 1700 of FIG. 17A as follows.
- the operator has moved lever 1712 to move moveable needle arm 1710 of the suture passing surgical instrument 1700 away from the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 to load suture through eyelet 1711 .
- the operator moves lever 1712 to return needle arm 1710 parallel to the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 , as shown in FIGS. 18B and 18D .
- the operator places instrument 1700 in the surgical site through a cannula (not shown) to the surgical site.
- the operator moves handle 1790 to articulate jaw 1718 of the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 such that the jaws 1718 , 1720 open and close to grasp tissue therebetween.
- moveable needle arm 1710 distally toward the deflector 1718 A of jaw 1718 .
- moveable needle arm 1710 pivots about pivot 1715 A toward jaw 1720 and pierces the tissue held by the jaws 1718 , 1720 through passageway 1722 A, 1722 B, as shown in FIGS. 18C and 18E .
- the operator activates trigger portion 1750 to advance suture grasper 1730 distally to hold the suture in suture slot 1721 X.
- the operator moves lever 1712 to move needle arm 1710 back out of the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 .
- the needle 1715 moves out of the tissue through passageway 1722 A, 1722 B.
- the operator then moves the lever 1712 to return the needle arm 1710 parallel to the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 .
- the operator moves handle 1790 to open the set of jaws 1718 , 1720 to release the tissue and then the operator moves handle 1790 to close the jaws 1718 , 1720 .
- the free end of the suture remains above the jaw 1720 .
- the other end of the suture is located in the suture slot 1721 X and through the tissue.
- the operator removes instrument 1700 from the surgical site.
- the instrument may be rethreaded and reinserted through the cannula to the surgical site in order to pass suture multiple times.
- the tissue platform may include one suture slot or the needle may pass through tissue to either side of the articulating jaw or set of jaws.
- the passageway may be offset to accommodate orientation of the needle or suture eyelet.
- the suture capture device may be or may include a latch or a cutout.
- the trigger portion may include a button or other mechanism to activate movement of the suture grasper.
- the needle may be formed separately from the jaw and then rigidly attached, e.g., welded or mounted to the jaw.
- the eyelet of the needle may open to the front of the needle or to the inside of the needle.
- the instrument can be used in many surgical environments, including, for example, open, mini-open, and endoscopic, and with visualization, limited visualization, or no visualization of the suture grasper.
- other devices for attaching tissue to bone or tissue to tissue will work with the device and can be carried into the operative site and attached or secured by the device.
- the type of material used i.e., material construction, braided or monofilament or combinations of construction and material type, synthetic, natural, permanent or reabsorbable, can vary, and a variety of material diameters are possible. Loose or highly mobile tissue can be translocated as desired by the surgeon. Also, the same suture strand can be passed through tissue multiple times and in various directions. Accordingly, other implementations are within the scope of the following claims.
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